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Regulations restricting UK travel companies charging adult prices for under 18s

Closed 1,744 signatures

What the petition asks

15-17 year olds are charged 'adult' train fares by travel companies across the UK, despite being legally classified as minors. We are paid less than over 18s for doing exactly the same jobs, yet are expected to pay the same ludicrous travel fares. Regulations should be put in place to prevent this.
This campaign was set up by Fare Travel UK, a student pressure group established in 2016 at the College of Richard Collyer.

Timeline

12 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
12 Aug 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,744
Status Closed
Opened 12 Feb 2016
Closed 12 Aug 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.